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Hey everyone!!
Since if got new phone (Moto Milestone), i was wondering is it possible to install linux (gentoo, debian) on my old G1?
So, not in chroot, but as only OS on device! i dont need GUI, just shell. I was thinking that /, boot, etc, bin and maybe some more would be in device rom, and rest on sdcard!!
3g modem is not important to work, but wifi and gps are must!!
can this be done? i want to find some use of my old, but faithfull, G1!!
P.S. mods, if I posted this in wrong topic, I appologize!
thx for any hints. i have 6+ years on linux experience, mostly with gentoo, so recompiling and configuring isn't big problem!!
Sent from my Milestone
amossam said:
Hey everyone!!
thx for any hints. i have 6+ years on linux experience, mostly with gentoo, so recompiling and configuring isn't big problem!!
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so do it then
not sure why you think its difficult
Firerat said:
so do it then
not sure why you think its difficult
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well, i think it wouldn't be easy, and I'm asking is it possible!
with all due respect, i don't think that yours tone is in place.
so just for your info, i appreciate your work werry much!
i don't know too much about booting process of G1, but i know that SPL transfers boot process to kernel, so i assume that there is no boot flag! and i cannot find any detailed explanation of booting process that is detailed and easy to understand...
so, instead of using that tone, i would be gratefull if you have any link to share!!
Sent from my Milestone
amossam said:
well, i think it wouldn't be easy, and I'm asking is it possible!
with all due respect, i don't think that yours tone is in place.
so just for your info, i appreciate your work werry much!
i don't know too much about booting process of G1, but i know that SPL transfers boot process to kernel, so i assume that there is no boot flag! and i cannot find any detailed explanation of booting process that is detailed and easy to understand...
so, instead of using that tone, i would be gratefull if you have any link to share!!
Sent from my Milestone
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i have 6+ years on linux experience, mostly with gentoo, so recompiling and configuring isn't big problem!!
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here is a very usefull link
http://www.google.com
it is great for doing internet searches
don't clam to be some linux guru if you are not
http://www.unixweblog.com/2010/03/htc-dreamg1-dual-boot-native-debian/
and here is how I found it
I googled
native linux on g1
you will see links to xda
its been done, and done and done
there is absolutely nothing wrong with the firerat's tone. I actually thanked him for that post... it was classic firerat!
I think if you learned how to use the search function.. you will see it haz been done. google is your best friend!! hey, bing works as well. ask jeeves may not... but such is the element of being a man of linus -- most linux people dont go into a police station and ask for the number to dial 911 and where they can dial this number to get some police help.
jesus.......i just did a search... it goes all the way back to the days of jesus h freke. 1998.
just frigging search. how can you operate a phone and not be able to operate a basic google search..
hold one second... my 4 year old dog who has half his chromosomes just did it...wow.... here it is.. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=444419&page=40
plz dont thank me either. if you must thank someone, thank firerat... but i dont know if he wants your thanx.
have fun chrootin! and its good to see people care enough about their dream to not toss it in the recycle bin at tmobile. those things are powerful.
Firerat said:
here is a very usefull link
http://www.google.com
it is great for doing internet searches
don't clam to be some linux guru if you are not
http://www.unixweblog.com/2010/03/htc-dreamg1-dual-boot-native-debian/
and here is how I found it
I googled
native linux on g1
you will see links to xda
its been done, and done and done
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its like watching fire be invented all over again!
i humbly applogise that i asked one question. i did some research but i couldn't get the right keywords...
btw, i didn't said that i'm linux guru, only that i have experience...
nwm, i'll move on on my own...
can please mod lock this or delete, obviously this is another stupid duplicate post...
Sent from my Milestone
amossam said:
i humbly applogise that i asked one question. i did some research but i couldn't get the right keywords...
btw, i didn't said that i'm linux guru, only that i have experience...
nwm, i'll move on on my own...
can please mod lock this or delete, obviously this is another stupid duplicate post...
Sent from my Milestone
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install linux on g1
http://www.htc-dream-g1.net/en/Linux/Debian/Native
currently the 4th hit
Firerat said:
install linux on g1
http://www.htc-dream-g1.net/en/Linux/Debian/Native
currently the 4th hit
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how simple can you get? lol
{Mod edit}
Here's how to do this:
HTC Dream Native Debian Linux - bibanon/android-development-codex WikiThis guide was mostly organized by Novaspirit, refined on the Debian Wiki, and based on notes from XDA-Developers.
Here, we've fixed some glaring errors and updated it for Debian squeeze.
This guide will create a dual-boot Linux and Android system. The phone will boot normally into Android; just hold home+power when turning on to enter Debian Linux.
Working / Not WorkingWorking
Phone can boot!
SDCard reader/writer
Keyboard
LEDs
Touchscreen
Vibrator
USB Ethernet
Xorg with OpenMoko Kernel
Phone Call : I am able to answer an incomming call from console!
Unlock SIM Card and register on Network
Working with bugs
Trackball - No event on click with ball - must click and move ball slightly
TouchScreen (MonoTouch) - I can use it in console FBDEV, but with Xorg, the calibration doesn’t work - calibration is very difficult but doable
ALSA - Sound is low, when phone works, sound is very low, and alsamixer, for select OutPut has device bugs.
Xorg with my Kernel - The phone crashes (freeze) when you leave Xorg found this only happens sometimes not all
Not working
WiFi card is detected, but crashes when doing “ifconfig wlan0 up”.
Not tested
GPS
Accelerometers/Compas
Other USB Gadgets, like Storage
Bluetooth
Internet throug GSM/3G APN
Power management
Accelerated GL
Camera
TouchScreen (MultiTouch)
HOWTOYou will need:
A laptop with Debian-based Linux (Ubuntu, Debian, Linux Mint, etc.)
Just run it off a live CD
An HTC Dream/G1 or MyTouch 3G
8GB or larger SDCard
4GB for Linux, 4GB for Android
An Android 1.6 or higher Custom ROM that supports EXT2/3
only a few older Android versions lack it.
USB Debugging Enabled
HardSPL and Engineering SPL
gives you fastboot support
ADB and Fastboot
The easiest way to install them is to use Minimal ADB.
Partitioning the SDCard
It's possible to use Android itself to partition it, but that's another guide...
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obtain gparted using:
sudo apt-get install gparted
select your sdcard and select it on the top right menu
You will need three partitions:
fat32 (android)
ext3 (android apps and stuff if you got app2sd)
ext3 (debian)
For example, an 8GB SDCard would be partitioned like this:
2 GB FAT32 for Android
2 GB EXT3 for app2sd
4 GB EXT3 for my real Debian
After creating the partitions, make sure to record the names, found in gparted's top-right corner (ex. /dev/sdb1, /dev/sdc6).
The G1 will see those partitions with names: /dev/mmcblk0p3 or whatnot. Just add the last number of the /dev/sdb1 name, replacing that 3.
Keep your SDCard plugged in.
Generate the Debian Root Filesystem with debootstrapWe will use debootstrap to install all the necessary system packages to an image, which you will flash onto the G1.
mkdir debdroid
sudo /usr/sbin/debootstrap --foreign --arch armel squeeze debdroid/ http://http.debian.net/debian
Copy debootstrap to the SDCardWe now need to copy the system image to the G1. Change /dev/sdb3 to the EXT3 partition for Debian on your SDCard (The names were previously obtained from GParted).
mount /dev/sdb3 /mnt/memory # change correct device
sudo cp -pfr debdroid/* /mnt/memory/
umount /mnt/memory
debootstrap Second StageNow reboot into your G1, and connect it to the computer to begin the second phase of installation. Make sure USB Debugging is enabled, and your phone is recognized by ADB.
Mount the debian EXT3 partition:
adb shell
mkdir /data/mnt
mount -t ext3 /dev/block/mmcblk0p3 /data/mnt
Now your debian partition should be mounted to file system at /data/mnt
Next, we will chroot into the debian partition to start the second stage of installation. This will take about 25 minutes, so be patient and keep your phone charged.
export PATH=/usr/local/sbin:/usr/local/bin:/usr/sbin:/usr/bin:/sbin:/bin:$PATH
export TERM=linux
export HOME=/root
export USER=root
chroot /data/mnt /debootstrap/debootstrap --second-stage
umount /data/mnt
rmdir /data/mnt
Set the SSH service to start on bootWe will need an SSH service running on the G1 for internet tethering from the PC. We have to install Galoula's SSH modules, and edit configuration files to start SSH on boot.
Insert the sdcard back into your Linux PC and run these commands:
(replace /dev/sdb2 with the name of your debian EXT3 partition)
(the package links will have to be updated for squeeze)
mount /dev/sdb2 /mnt
cd /mnt/tmp
wget http://www.galoula.net/fr/Tutoriels...ALOULA-001/Modules-2.6.32_GALOULA-001.tar.bz2
tar -jxvf Modules-2.6.32_GALOULA-001.tar.bz2 -C ..
echo g_ether >> ../etc/modules
echo "auto lo" >> ../etc/network/interfaces
echo "iface lo inet loopback" >> ../etc/network/interfaces
echo "auto usb0" >> ../etc/network/interfaces
echo "iface usb0 inet static" >> ../etc/network/interfaces
echo " address 192.168.0.202" >> ../etc/network/interfaces
echo " netmask 255.255.255.192" >> ../etc/network/interfaces
echo " network 192.168.100.0" >> ../etc/network/interfaces
echo " gateway 192.168.0.200" >> ../etc/network/interfaces
echo "none /sys sysfs rw,nosuid,nodev,noexec 0 0" >> ../etc/fstab
echo "none /proc proc rw,nosuid,nodev,noexec 0 0" >> ../etc/fstab
echo "udev /dev tmpfs rw,size=10240k,mode=755 0 0" >> ../etc/fstab
echo "devpts /dev/pts devpts rw,nosuid,noexec,gid=5,mode=620 0 0" >> ../etc/fstab
echo "HTC-Dream" > ../etc/hostname
echo "127.0.0.1 localhost HTC-Dream" > ../etc/hosts
cat /etc/resolv.conf > ../etc/resolv.conf
mkdir ../dev/pts
sync
cd
umount /mnt
Later on, we will also install the SSH packages on the phone itself.
Now insert the sdcard back into the G1, and plug the G1 into the computer.
Chroot Setup
Note: Don't worry; we are still installing Native Debian Linux. We are only temporarily using a chroot for greater convenience when pumping in commands.
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Make sure your Android G1 has a WiFi internet connection and USB Debugging enabled.
Set your phone to Stay Awake, so the phone will not suddenly cut off your wifi connection. Settings->Application->Development->Stay Awake
Disable WiFi sleep, which will cause download issues. Settings->Wifi->Menu Button->Advanced->Wifi Sleep Policy->Never sleep when plugged in
Enter the chrootFirst, mount the Debian partition on the G1 from your PC, using these commands:
adb shell
mkdir /data/mnt
mount -t ext3 /dev/block/mmcblk0p3 /data/mnt
Then, enter the chroot:
export PATH=/usr/local/sbin:/usr/local/bin:/usr/sbin:/usr/bin:/sbin:/bin:$PATH
export TERM=linux
export HOME=/root
export USER=root
chroot /data/mnt /bin/bash
Set up Squeeze Package RepositoriesThis will install the necessary Debian repositories and some basic packages to the G1.
Type the commands below to add squeeze package repositories:
echo "deb http://ftp.debian.org/debian/ squeeze main non-free contrib" >> /etc/apt/sources.list
echo "deb-src http://ftp.debian.org/debian/ squeeze main non-free contrib" >> /etc/apt/sources.list
echo "deb http://security.debian.org/ squeeze/updates main contrib non-free" >> /etc/apt/sources.list
echo "deb-src http://security.debian.org/ squeeze/updates main contrib non-free" >> /etc/apt/sources.list
echo "deb http://ftp.debian.org/debian squeeze-updates main contrib non-free" >> /etc/apt/sources.list
echo "deb-src http://ftp.debian.org/debian squeeze-updates main contrib non-free" >> /etc/apt/sources.list
apt-get update
apt-get install bzip2 build-essential
Install SSHFinally, we can install the openssh packages. An SSH server allows you to access a USB connected phone from your computer, so you can pump in terminal commands using copy and paste.
Type this command in the same chroot at your computer:
apt-get install openssh-server openssh-client libkrb53 openssh-blacklist libedit2 udev libvolume-id0 libkeyutils1
/etc/init.d/ssh stop
Note: During installation, the G1 might restart unexpectedly. Simply enter the chroot again (see previous section).
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Create a Root user password and exit the ChrootWe will want to create a root user password.
passwd
Type in the password you want to use (make sure that you only use numbers and letters! special characters cannot be easily entered).
As a security measure, text will not appear onscreen, so just keep typing and press enter when you've put it in.
Exit the ChrootWe're all done, so you can exit the chroot.
sync
exit # exits the chroot
umount /mnt
rmdir /data/mnt
exit # exits `adb shell`
Boot LinuxPut the sdcard back into your G1, Plug in your G1 to the PC, and type this command to enter fastboot mode:
adb reboot bootloader
Type this command on your Linux PC to download and boot the kernel.
wget http://www.galoula.net/fr/Tutoriels/HTC-DREAM-G1/FTP/Native_Debian/2.6.32_GALOULA-001/zImage
fastboot -c "console=tty0 no_console_suspend=1 root=/dev/mmcblk0p3 rootdelay=2 fbcon=rotate:1" boot ./zImage
Your phone will now boot into Debian.
Type in the Username and PasswordAs a security feature, nothing will be displayed while you type your password.
username: root
password: <the password that you created>
Tether your G1's internet connection to the PCWe have to forward your PC's internet connection to your G1. Type these commands in the computer:
ifconfig usb0 192.168.0.200/26
iptables -A POSTROUTING -t nat -s 192.168.0.0/24 -j MASQUERADE
echo 1 > /proc/sys/net/ipv4/ip_forward
iptables -D POSTROUTING -t nat -s 192.168.0.0/24 -j MASQUERADE
(not tested) Alternatively, use these commands: (recommended by Jorge Peñalba)
ifconfig usb0 192.168.0.200/26\
iptables -A POSTROUTING -t nat -s 192.168.0.0/24 -j MASQUERADE\
echo 1 \> /proc/sys/net/ipv4/ip\_forward\
ssh 192.168.0.202 -l root\
iptables -D POSTROUTING -t nat -s 192.168.0.0/24 -j MASQUERADE\
echo 0 \> /proc/sys/net/ipv4/ip\_forward
SSH into the G1Use this command to SSH into the G1's command line, so you can send commands to it from your computer. Log into your phone with the same username and password you set before.
ssh 192.168.0.202
Enable Dual Boot (optional)We will create a custom kernel for the phone to dual-boot between Android and Linux. This way, you will be able to hold power+home to boot Linux.
Use your computer to SSH into the G1 and run these commands:
cd /usr/src
wget http://www.galoula.net/fr/Tutoriels/HTC-DREAM-G1/FTP/Outils/mkboot.tar.bz2
tar -jxvf mkboot.tar.bz2
cd mkboot
make && make install
cd /usr/src
wget http://www.galoula.net/fr/Tutoriels/HTC-DREAM-G1/FTP/Outils/android-imagetools.tar.bz2
tar -jxvf android-imagetools.tar.bz2
cd android-imagetools
make && make install
cd /tmp
wget http://www.galoula.net/fr/Tutoriels/HTC-DREAM-G1/FTP/Native_Debian/2.6.32_GALOULA-001/zImage
wget http://wiki.openmoko.org/images/f/f6/Newramdisk.cpio.gz
mkbootimg --cmdline "console=tty0 no_console_suspend=1 root=/dev/mmcblk0p3 rootdelay=2 fbcon=rotate:1" \
--kernel zImage --ramdisk ./Newramdisk.cpio.gz -o Recovery-boot.img
cat /dev/zero > /dev/mtd1
mkdir /dev/mtd
cd /dev/ && for i in `ls -w1 mtd?`;do ln -s /dev/$i /dev/mtd/$i; done && cd - || cd -
flash_image recovery Recovery-boot.img
Normal boot will get you into Android
Holding home and power will boot into debian
Galoula's NetinstallHow to Install Ubuntu with Ubuntu-Install.img ?
Download Ubuntu-Install.img on your Linux-PC.
Turn off your HTC G1.
Turn On HTC G1 in FastBosst mode : Power on with hold the camera button, if it's OK, you can see 3 Android on Skateboards.
In this screen press Back.
Connect USB cable betweek PC and G1.
On your Linux PC type this command : "fastboot boot Ubuntu-Install.img" without quotes.
If the G1 don't start, press the back button on G1.
The G1 start the Ubuntu Installer.
Warning ! My image is set for a French G1 keymap.
The special keys are :
Up : End
Down : Back
Left : Home
Right : Call
Escape : menu (on keyboard)
Tab : Right alt with Q.
Control : Search Button
For get networking works : This kernel use USB-NET.
To configure IT :On the Linux PC :
sudo ifconfig usb0 192.168.0.200 netmask 255.255.255.0 up
iptables -A POSTROUTING -t nat -j MASQUERADE -s 192.168.0.0/24
sysctl -w net.ipv4.ip_forward=1
On the G1 :When the installer tell you for Networking Configuration, chose usb0
You can cancel the DHCP discover.
Type this settings :
IP Address : 192.168.0.202
NetMask : 255.255.255.0
GateWay : 192.168.0.200
DNS : Your DNS
The setup tell you because it can't download "kernel modules", chose continue, my kernel can read the SDCARD for the installation, but it can't read internal partition for more secure.
The setup can tell you a warning because the kernel can't be installed, please continue (and ignore it) because, Ubuntu-Rescue.img contain the appropriate kernel.
Actualy, the file is : boot-recovery.img
Now, you can setup your Ubuntu !
Galoula's Netinstall images
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ppp- said:
Here's how to do this:
HTC Dream Native Debian Linux - bibanon/android-development-codex WikiThis guide was mostly organized by Novaspirit, refined on the Debian Wiki, and based on notes from XDA-Developers.
Here, we've fixed some glaring errors and updated it for Debian squeeze.
This guide will create a dual-boot Linux and Android system. The phone will boot normally into Android; just hold home+power when turning on to enter Debian Linux.
Working / Not WorkingWorking
Phone can boot!
SDCard reader/writer
Keyboard
LEDs
Touchscreen
Vibrator
USB Ethernet
Xorg with OpenMoko Kernel
Phone Call : I am able to answer an incomming call from console!
Unlock SIM Card and register on Network
Working with bugs
Trackball - No event on click with ball - must click and move ball slightly
TouchScreen (MonoTouch) - I can use it in console FBDEV, but with Xorg, the calibration doesn’t work - calibration is very difficult but doable
ALSA - Sound is low, when phone works, sound is very low, and alsamixer, for select OutPut has device bugs.
Xorg with my Kernel - The phone crashes (freeze) when you leave Xorg found this only happens sometimes not all
Not working
WiFi card is detected, but crashes when doing “ifconfig wlan0 up”.
Not tested
GPS
Accelerometers/Compas
Other USB Gadgets, like Storage
Bluetooth
Internet throug GSM/3G APN
Power management
Accelerated GL
Camera
TouchScreen (MultiTouch)
HOWTOYou will need:
A laptop with Debian-based Linux (Ubuntu, Debian, Linux Mint, etc.)
Just run it off a live CD
An HTC Dream/G1 or MyTouch 3G
8GB or larger SDCard
4GB for Linux, 4GB for Android
An Android 1.6 or higher Custom ROM that supports EXT2/3
only a few older Android versions lack it.
USB Debugging Enabled
HardSPL and Engineering SPL
gives you fastboot support
ADB and Fastboot
The easiest way to install them is to use Minimal ADB.
Partitioning the SDCard
obtain gparted using:
sudo apt-get install gparted
select your sdcard and select it on the top right menu
You will need three partitions:
fat32 (android)
ext3 (android apps and stuff if you got app2sd)
ext3 (debian)
For example, an 8GB SDCard would be partitioned like this:
2 GB FAT32 for Android
2 GB EXT3 for app2sd
4 GB EXT3 for my real Debian
After creating the partitions, make sure to record the names, found in gparted's top-right corner (ex. /dev/sdb1, /dev/sdc6).
The G1 will see those partitions with names: /dev/mmcblk0p3 or whatnot. Just add the last number of the /dev/sdb1 name, replacing that 3.
Keep your SDCard plugged in.
Generate the Debian Root Filesystem with debootstrapWe will use debootstrap to install all the necessary system packages to an image, which you will flash onto the G1.
mkdir debdroid
sudo /usr/sbin/debootstrap --foreign --arch armel squeeze debdroid/ http://http.debian.net/debian
Copy debootstrap to the SDCardWe now need to copy the system image to the G1. Change /dev/sdb3 to the EXT3 partition for Debian on your SDCard (The names were previously obtained from GParted).
mount /dev/sdb3 /mnt/memory # change correct device
sudo cp -pfr debdroid/* /mnt/memory/
umount /mnt/memory
debootstrap Second StageNow reboot into your G1, and connect it to the computer to begin the second phase of installation. Make sure USB Debugging is enabled, and your phone is recognized by ADB.
Mount the debian EXT3 partition:
adb shell
mkdir /data/mnt
mount -t ext3 /dev/block/mmcblk0p3 /data/mnt
Now your debian partition should be mounted to file system at /data/mnt
Next, we will chroot into the debian partition to start the second stage of installation. This will take about 25 minutes, so be patient and keep your phone charged.
export PATH=/usr/local/sbin:/usr/local/bin:/usr/sbin:/usr/bin:/sbin:/bin:$PATH
export TERM=linux
export HOME=/root
export USER=root
chroot /data/mnt /debootstrap/debootstrap --second-stage
umount /data/mnt
rmdir /data/mnt
Set the SSH service to start on bootWe will need an SSH service running on the G1 for internet tethering from the PC. We have to install Galoula's SSH modules, and edit configuration files to start SSH on boot.
Insert the sdcard back into your Linux PC and run these commands:
(replace /dev/sdb2 with the name of your debian EXT3 partition)
(the package links will have to be updated for squeeze)
mount /dev/sdb2 /mnt
cd /mnt/tmp
wget http://www.galoula.net/fr/Tutoriels...ALOULA-001/Modules-2.6.32_GALOULA-001.tar.bz2
tar -jxvf Modules-2.6.32_GALOULA-001.tar.bz2 -C ..
echo g_ether >> ../etc/modules
echo "auto lo" >> ../etc/network/interfaces
echo "iface lo inet loopback" >> ../etc/network/interfaces
echo "auto usb0" >> ../etc/network/interfaces
echo "iface usb0 inet static" >> ../etc/network/interfaces
echo " address 192.168.0.202" >> ../etc/network/interfaces
echo " netmask 255.255.255.192" >> ../etc/network/interfaces
echo " network 192.168.100.0" >> ../etc/network/interfaces
echo " gateway 192.168.0.200" >> ../etc/network/interfaces
echo "none /sys sysfs rw,nosuid,nodev,noexec 0 0" >> ../etc/fstab
echo "none /proc proc rw,nosuid,nodev,noexec 0 0" >> ../etc/fstab
echo "udev /dev tmpfs rw,size=10240k,mode=755 0 0" >> ../etc/fstab
echo "devpts /dev/pts devpts rw,nosuid,noexec,gid=5,mode=620 0 0" >> ../etc/fstab
echo "HTC-Dream" > ../etc/hostname
echo "127.0.0.1 localhost HTC-Dream" > ../etc/hosts
cat /etc/resolv.conf > ../etc/resolv.conf
mkdir ../dev/pts
sync
cd
umount /mnt
Later on, we will also install the SSH packages on the phone itself.
Now insert the sdcard back into the G1, and plug the G1 into the computer.
Chroot Setup
Make sure your Android G1 has a WiFi internet connection and USB Debugging enabled.
Set your phone to Stay Awake, so the phone will not suddenly cut off your wifi connection. Settings->Application->Development->Stay Awake
Disable WiFi sleep, which will cause download issues. Settings->Wifi->Menu Button->Advanced->Wifi Sleep Policy->Never sleep when plugged in
Enter the chrootFirst, mount the Debian partition on the G1 from your PC, using these commands:
adb shell
mkdir /data/mnt
mount -t ext3 /dev/block/mmcblk0p3 /data/mnt
Then, enter the chroot:
export PATH=/usr/local/sbin:/usr/local/bin:/usr/sbin:/usr/bin:/sbin:/bin:$PATH
export TERM=linux
export HOME=/root
export USER=root
chroot /data/mnt /bin/bash
Set up Squeeze Package RepositoriesThis will install the necessary Debian repositories and some basic packages to the G1.
Type the commands below to add squeeze package repositories:
echo "deb http://ftp.debian.org/debian/ squeeze main non-free contrib" >> /etc/apt/sources.list
echo "deb-src http://ftp.debian.org/debian/ squeeze main non-free contrib" >> /etc/apt/sources.list
echo "deb http://security.debian.org/ squeeze/updates main contrib non-free" >> /etc/apt/sources.list
echo "deb-src http://security.debian.org/ squeeze/updates main contrib non-free" >> /etc/apt/sources.list
echo "deb http://ftp.debian.org/debian squeeze-updates main contrib non-free" >> /etc/apt/sources.list
echo "deb-src http://ftp.debian.org/debian squeeze-updates main contrib non-free" >> /etc/apt/sources.list
apt-get update
apt-get install bzip2 build-essential
Install SSHFinally, we can install the openssh packages. An SSH server allows you to access a USB connected phone from your computer, so you can pump in terminal commands using copy and paste.
Type this command in the same chroot at your computer:
apt-get install openssh-server openssh-client libkrb53 openssh-blacklist libedit2 udev libvolume-id0 libkeyutils1
/etc/init.d/ssh stop
Create a Root user password and exit the ChrootWe will want to create a root user password.
passwd
Type in the password you want to use (make sure that you only use numbers and letters! special characters cannot be easily entered).
As a security measure, text will not appear onscreen, so just keep typing and press enter when you've put it in.
Exit the ChrootWe're all done, so you can exit the chroot.
sync
exit # exits the chroot
umount /mnt
rmdir /data/mnt
exit # exits `adb shell`
Boot LinuxPut the sdcard back into your G1, Plug in your G1 to the PC, and type this command to enter fastboot mode:
adb reboot bootloader
Type this command on your Linux PC to download and boot the kernel.
wget http://www.galoula.net/fr/Tutoriels/HTC-DREAM-G1/FTP/Native_Debian/2.6.32_GALOULA-001/zImage
fastboot -c "console=tty0 no_console_suspend=1 root=/dev/mmcblk0p3 rootdelay=2 fbcon=rotate:1" boot ./zImage
Your phone will now boot into Debian.
Type in the Username and PasswordAs a security feature, nothing will be displayed while you type your password.
username: root
password: <the password that you created>
Tether your G1's internet connection to the PCWe have to forward your PC's internet connection to your G1. Type these commands in the computer:
ifconfig usb0 192.168.0.200/26
iptables -A POSTROUTING -t nat -s 192.168.0.0/24 -j MASQUERADE
echo 1 > /proc/sys/net/ipv4/ip_forward
iptables -D POSTROUTING -t nat -s 192.168.0.0/24 -j MASQUERADE
(not tested) Alternatively, use these commands: (recommended by Jorge Peñalba)
ifconfig usb0 192.168.0.200/26\
iptables -A POSTROUTING -t nat -s 192.168.0.0/24 -j MASQUERADE\
echo 1 \> /proc/sys/net/ipv4/ip\_forward\
ssh 192.168.0.202 -l root\
iptables -D POSTROUTING -t nat -s 192.168.0.0/24 -j MASQUERADE\
echo 0 \> /proc/sys/net/ipv4/ip\_forward
SSH into the G1Use this command to SSH into the G1's command line, so you can send commands to it from your computer. Log into your phone with the same username and password you set before.
ssh 192.168.0.202
Enable Dual Boot (optional)We will create a custom kernel for the phone to dual-boot between Android and Linux. This way, you will be able to hold power+home to boot Linux.
Use your computer to SSH into the G1 and run these commands:
cd /usr/src
wget http://www.galoula.net/fr/Tutoriels/HTC-DREAM-G1/FTP/Outils/mkboot.tar.bz2
tar -jxvf mkboot.tar.bz2
cd mkboot
make && make install
cd /usr/src
wget http://www.galoula.net/fr/Tutoriels/HTC-DREAM-G1/FTP/Outils/android-imagetools.tar.bz2
tar -jxvf android-imagetools.tar.bz2
cd android-imagetools
make && make install
cd /tmp
wget http://www.galoula.net/fr/Tutoriels/HTC-DREAM-G1/FTP/Native_Debian/2.6.32_GALOULA-001/zImage
wget http://wiki.openmoko.org/images/f/f6/Newramdisk.cpio.gz
mkbootimg --cmdline "console=tty0 no_console_suspend=1 root=/dev/mmcblk0p3 rootdelay=2 fbcon=rotate:1" \
--kernel zImage --ramdisk ./Newramdisk.cpio.gz -o Recovery-boot.img
cat /dev/zero > /dev/mtd1
mkdir /dev/mtd
cd /dev/ && for i in `ls -w1 mtd?`;do ln -s /dev/$i /dev/mtd/$i; done && cd - || cd -
flash_image recovery Recovery-boot.img
Normal boot will get you into Android
Holding home and power will boot into debian
Galoula's NetinstallHow to Install Ubuntu with Ubuntu-Install.img ?
Download Ubuntu-Install.img on your Linux-PC.
Turn off your HTC G1.
Turn On HTC G1 in FastBosst mode : Power on with hold the camera button, if it's OK, you can see 3 Android on Skateboards.
In this screen press Back.
Connect USB cable betweek PC and G1.
On your Linux PC type this command : "fastboot boot Ubuntu-Install.img" without quotes.
If the G1 don't start, press the back button on G1.
The G1 start the Ubuntu Installer.
Warning ! My image is set for a French G1 keymap.
The special keys are :
Up : End
Down : Back
Left : Home
Right : Call
Escape : menu (on keyboard)
Tab : Right alt with Q.
Control : Search Button
For get networking works : This kernel use USB-NET.
To configure IT :On the Linux PC :
sudo ifconfig usb0 192.168.0.200 netmask 255.255.255.0 up
iptables -A POSTROUTING -t nat -j MASQUERADE -s 192.168.0.0/24
sysctl -w net.ipv4.ip_forward=1
On the G1 :When the installer tell you for Networking Configuration, chose usb0
You can cancel the DHCP discover.
Type this settings :
IP Address : 192.168.0.202
NetMask : 255.255.255.0
GateWay : 192.168.0.200
DNS : Your DNS
The setup tell you because it can't download "kernel modules", chose continue, my kernel can read the SDCARD for the installation, but it can't read internal partition for more secure.
The setup can tell you a warning because the kernel can't be installed, please continue (and ignore it) because, Ubuntu-Rescue.img contain the appropriate kernel.
Actualy, the file is : boot-recovery.img
Now, you can setup your Ubuntu !
Galoula's Netinstall images
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Source: Github
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Wow. That's a ton of info! I'll try.
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Here's how to do this:
HTC Dream Native Debian Linux - bibanon/android-development-codex WikiThis guide was mostly organized by Novaspirit, refined on the Debian Wiki, and based on notes from XDA-Developers.
Here, we've fixed some glaring errors and updated it for Debian squeeze.
This guide will create a dual-boot Linux and Android system. The phone will boot normally into Android; just hold home+power when turning on to enter Debian Linux.
Working / Not WorkingWorking
Phone can boot!
SDCard reader/writer
Keyboard
LEDs
Touchscreen
Vibrator
USB Ethernet
Xorg with OpenMoko Kernel
Phone Call : I am able to answer an incomming call from console!
Unlock SIM Card and register on Network
Working with bugs
Trackball - No event on click with ball - must click and move ball slightly
TouchScreen (MonoTouch) - I can use it in console FBDEV, but with Xorg, the calibration doesn’t work - calibration is very difficult but doable
ALSA - Sound is low, when phone works, sound is very low, and alsamixer, for select OutPut has device bugs.
Xorg with my Kernel - The phone crashes (freeze) when you leave Xorg found this only happens sometimes not all
Not working
WiFi card is detected, but crashes when doing “ifconfig wlan0 up”.
Not tested
GPS
Accelerometers/Compas
Other USB Gadgets, like Storage
Bluetooth
Internet throug GSM/3G APN
Power management
Accelerated GL
Camera
TouchScreen (MultiTouch)
HOWTOYou will need:
A laptop with Debian-based Linux (Ubuntu, Debian, Linux Mint, etc.)
Just run it off a live CD
An HTC Dream/G1 or MyTouch 3G
8GB or larger SDCard
4GB for Linux, 4GB for Android
An Android 1.6 or higher Custom ROM that supports EXT2/3
only a few older Android versions lack it.
USB Debugging Enabled
HardSPL and Engineering SPL
gives you fastboot support
ADB and Fastboot
The easiest way to install them is to use Minimal ADB.
Partitioning the SDCard
obtain gparted using:
sudo apt-get install gparted
select your sdcard and select it on the top right menu
You will need three partitions:
fat32 (android)
ext3 (android apps and stuff if you got app2sd)
ext3 (debian)
For example, an 8GB SDCard would be partitioned like this:
2 GB FAT32 for Android
2 GB EXT3 for app2sd
4 GB EXT3 for my real Debian
After creating the partitions, make sure to record the names, found in gparted's top-right corner (ex. /dev/sdb1, /dev/sdc6).
The G1 will see those partitions with names: /dev/mmcblk0p3 or whatnot. Just add the last number of the /dev/sdb1 name, replacing that 3.
Keep your SDCard plugged in.
Generate the Debian Root Filesystem with debootstrapWe will use debootstrap to install all the necessary system packages to an image, which you will flash onto the G1.
mkdir debdroid
sudo /usr/sbin/debootstrap --foreign --arch armel squeeze debdroid/ http://http.debian.net/debian
Copy debootstrap to the SDCardWe now need to copy the system image to the G1. Change /dev/sdb3 to the EXT3 partition for Debian on your SDCard (The names were previously obtained from GParted).
mount /dev/sdb3 /mnt/memory # change correct device
sudo cp -pfr debdroid/* /mnt/memory/
umount /mnt/memory
debootstrap Second StageNow reboot into your G1, and connect it to the computer to begin the second phase of installation. Make sure USB Debugging is enabled, and your phone is recognized by ADB.
Mount the debian EXT3 partition:
adb shell
mkdir /data/mnt
mount -t ext3 /dev/block/mmcblk0p3 /data/mnt
Now your debian partition should be mounted to file system at /data/mnt
Next, we will chroot into the debian partition to start the second stage of installation. This will take about 25 minutes, so be patient and keep your phone charged.
export PATH=/usr/local/sbin:/usr/local/bin:/usr/sbin:/usr/bin:/sbin:/bin:$PATH
export TERM=linux
export HOME=/root
export USER=root
chroot /data/mnt /debootstrap/debootstrap --second-stage
umount /data/mnt
rmdir /data/mnt
Set the SSH service to start on bootWe will need an SSH service running on the G1 for internet tethering from the PC. We have to install Galoula's SSH modules, and edit configuration files to start SSH on boot.
Insert the sdcard back into your Linux PC and run these commands:
(replace /dev/sdb2 with the name of your debian EXT3 partition)
(the package links will have to be updated for squeeze)
mount /dev/sdb2 /mnt
cd /mnt/tmp
wget http://www.galoula.net/fr/Tutoriels...ALOULA-001/Modules-2.6.32_GALOULA-001.tar.bz2
tar -jxvf Modules-2.6.32_GALOULA-001.tar.bz2 -C ..
echo g_ether >> ../etc/modules
echo "auto lo" >> ../etc/network/interfaces
echo "iface lo inet loopback" >> ../etc/network/interfaces
echo "auto usb0" >> ../etc/network/interfaces
echo "iface usb0 inet static" >> ../etc/network/interfaces
echo " address 192.168.0.202" >> ../etc/network/interfaces
echo " netmask 255.255.255.192" >> ../etc/network/interfaces
echo " network 192.168.100.0" >> ../etc/network/interfaces
echo " gateway 192.168.0.200" >> ../etc/network/interfaces
echo "none /sys sysfs rw,nosuid,nodev,noexec 0 0" >> ../etc/fstab
echo "none /proc proc rw,nosuid,nodev,noexec 0 0" >> ../etc/fstab
echo "udev /dev tmpfs rw,size=10240k,mode=755 0 0" >> ../etc/fstab
echo "devpts /dev/pts devpts rw,nosuid,noexec,gid=5,mode=620 0 0" >> ../etc/fstab
echo "HTC-Dream" > ../etc/hostname
echo "127.0.0.1 localhost HTC-Dream" > ../etc/hosts
cat /etc/resolv.conf > ../etc/resolv.conf
mkdir ../dev/pts
sync
cd
umount /mnt
Later on, we will also install the SSH packages on the phone itself.
Now insert the sdcard back into the G1, and plug the G1 into the computer.
Chroot Setup
Make sure your Android G1 has a WiFi internet connection and USB Debugging enabled.
Set your phone to Stay Awake, so the phone will not suddenly cut off your wifi connection. Settings->Application->Development->Stay Awake
Disable WiFi sleep, which will cause download issues. Settings->Wifi->Menu Button->Advanced->Wifi Sleep Policy->Never sleep when plugged in
Enter the chrootFirst, mount the Debian partition on the G1 from your PC, using these commands:
adb shell
mkdir /data/mnt
mount -t ext3 /dev/block/mmcblk0p3 /data/mnt
Then, enter the chroot:
export PATH=/usr/local/sbin:/usr/local/bin:/usr/sbin:/usr/bin:/sbin:/bin:$PATH
export TERM=linux
export HOME=/root
export USER=root
chroot /data/mnt /bin/bash
Set up Squeeze Package RepositoriesThis will install the necessary Debian repositories and some basic packages to the G1.
Type the commands below to add squeeze package repositories:
echo "deb http://ftp.debian.org/debian/ squeeze main non-free contrib" >> /etc/apt/sources.list
echo "deb-src http://ftp.debian.org/debian/ squeeze main non-free contrib" >> /etc/apt/sources.list
echo "deb http://security.debian.org/ squeeze/updates main contrib non-free" >> /etc/apt/sources.list
echo "deb-src http://security.debian.org/ squeeze/updates main contrib non-free" >> /etc/apt/sources.list
echo "deb http://ftp.debian.org/debian squeeze-updates main contrib non-free" >> /etc/apt/sources.list
echo "deb-src http://ftp.debian.org/debian squeeze-updates main contrib non-free" >> /etc/apt/sources.list
apt-get update
apt-get install bzip2 build-essential
Install SSHFinally, we can install the openssh packages. An SSH server allows you to access a USB connected phone from your computer, so you can pump in terminal commands using copy and paste.
Type this command in the same chroot at your computer:
apt-get install openssh-server openssh-client libkrb53 openssh-blacklist libedit2 udev libvolume-id0 libkeyutils1
/etc/init.d/ssh stop
Create a Root user password and exit the ChrootWe will want to create a root user password.
passwd
Type in the password you want to use (make sure that you only use numbers and letters! special characters cannot be easily entered).
As a security measure, text will not appear onscreen, so just keep typing and press enter when you've put it in.
Exit the ChrootWe're all done, so you can exit the chroot.
sync
exit # exits the chroot
umount /mnt
rmdir /data/mnt
exit # exits `adb shell`
Boot LinuxPut the sdcard back into your G1, Plug in your G1 to the PC, and type this command to enter fastboot mode:
adb reboot bootloader
Type this command on your Linux PC to download and boot the kernel.
wget http://www.galoula.net/fr/Tutoriels/HTC-DREAM-G1/FTP/Native_Debian/2.6.32_GALOULA-001/zImage
fastboot -c "console=tty0 no_console_suspend=1 root=/dev/mmcblk0p3 rootdelay=2 fbcon=rotate:1" boot ./zImage
Your phone will now boot into Debian.
Type in the Username and PasswordAs a security feature, nothing will be displayed while you type your password.
username: root
password: <the password that you created>
Tether your G1's internet connection to the PCWe have to forward your PC's internet connection to your G1. Type these commands in the computer:
ifconfig usb0 192.168.0.200/26
iptables -A POSTROUTING -t nat -s 192.168.0.0/24 -j MASQUERADE
echo 1 > /proc/sys/net/ipv4/ip_forward
iptables -D POSTROUTING -t nat -s 192.168.0.0/24 -j MASQUERADE
(not tested) Alternatively, use these commands: (recommended by Jorge Peñalba)
ifconfig usb0 192.168.0.200/26\
iptables -A POSTROUTING -t nat -s 192.168.0.0/24 -j MASQUERADE\
echo 1 \> /proc/sys/net/ipv4/ip\_forward\
ssh 192.168.0.202 -l root\
iptables -D POSTROUTING -t nat -s 192.168.0.0/24 -j MASQUERADE\
echo 0 \> /proc/sys/net/ipv4/ip\_forward
SSH into the G1Use this command to SSH into the G1's command line, so you can send commands to it from your computer. Log into your phone with the same username and password you set before.
ssh 192.168.0.202
Enable Dual Boot (optional)We will create a custom kernel for the phone to dual-boot between Android and Linux. This way, you will be able to hold power+home to boot Linux.
Use your computer to SSH into the G1 and run these commands:
cd /usr/src
wget http://www.galoula.net/fr/Tutoriels/HTC-DREAM-G1/FTP/Outils/mkboot.tar.bz2
tar -jxvf mkboot.tar.bz2
cd mkboot
make && make install
cd /usr/src
wget http://www.galoula.net/fr/Tutoriels/HTC-DREAM-G1/FTP/Outils/android-imagetools.tar.bz2
tar -jxvf android-imagetools.tar.bz2
cd android-imagetools
make && make install
cd /tmp
wget http://www.galoula.net/fr/Tutoriels/HTC-DREAM-G1/FTP/Native_Debian/2.6.32_GALOULA-001/zImage
wget http://wiki.openmoko.org/images/f/f6/Newramdisk.cpio.gz
mkbootimg --cmdline "console=tty0 no_console_suspend=1 root=/dev/mmcblk0p3 rootdelay=2 fbcon=rotate:1" \
--kernel zImage --ramdisk ./Newramdisk.cpio.gz -o Recovery-boot.img
cat /dev/zero > /dev/mtd1
mkdir /dev/mtd
cd /dev/ && for i in `ls -w1 mtd?`;do ln -s /dev/$i /dev/mtd/$i; done && cd - || cd -
flash_image recovery Recovery-boot.img
Normal boot will get you into Android
Holding home and power will boot into debian
Galoula's NetinstallHow to Install Ubuntu with Ubuntu-Install.img ?
Download Ubuntu-Install.img on your Linux-PC.
Turn off your HTC G1.
Turn On HTC G1 in FastBosst mode : Power on with hold the camera button, if it's OK, you can see 3 Android on Skateboards.
In this screen press Back.
Connect USB cable betweek PC and G1.
On your Linux PC type this command : "fastboot boot Ubuntu-Install.img" without quotes.
If the G1 don't start, press the back button on G1.
The G1 start the Ubuntu Installer.
Warning ! My image is set for a French G1 keymap.
The special keys are :
Up : End
Down : Back
Left : Home
Right : Call
Escape : menu (on keyboard)
Tab : Right alt with Q.
Control : Search Button
For get networking works : This kernel use USB-NET.
To configure IT :On the Linux PC :
sudo ifconfig usb0 192.168.0.200 netmask 255.255.255.0 up
iptables -A POSTROUTING -t nat -j MASQUERADE -s 192.168.0.0/24
sysctl -w net.ipv4.ip_forward=1
On the G1 :When the installer tell you for Networking Configuration, chose usb0
You can cancel the DHCP discover.
Type this settings :
IP Address : 192.168.0.202
NetMask : 255.255.255.0
GateWay : 192.168.0.200
DNS : Your DNS
The setup tell you because it can't download "kernel modules", chose continue, my kernel can read the SDCARD for the installation, but it can't read internal partition for more secure.
The setup can tell you a warning because the kernel can't be installed, please continue (and ignore it) because, Ubuntu-Rescue.img contain the appropriate kernel.
Actualy, the file is : boot-recovery.img
Now, you can setup your Ubuntu !
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Source: Github
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Could you provide the ROM, HardSPL, and EngeneeringSPL?
I've been experimenting and gathering information all day on how to build a Debian image to run on the Tab (and any other ARM Android devices, for that matter). I've found all the stuff on how to use the Ubuntu images posted, but I really wanted to know how to build a minimal system that I could have complete control over. (I used the latest version of Debian available, Squeeze, when building this, so anything that references "Squeeze" in the commands is because of that. You can easily substitute in a more generic name for files.)
I am going to break this down into a few sections.
Requirements:
Debian or Ubuntu machine (I used a VM with Ubuntu 11.04 installed on it)
Rooted Tab with BusyBox installed
Create the Image:
On the Linux machine you will need to install debootstrap
Code:
sudo apt-get install debootstrap
Create a blank image, format it and then mount it
Code:
dd if=/dev/zero of=squeeze.img bs=1M count=512
mkfs.ext4 -F squeeze.img
sudo mkdir /mnt/squeeze/
sudo mount -t ext4 -o loop squeeze.img /mnt/squeeze/
Note: The image file above is for 512MB, change it to "count=1024" for 1GB, I tried 512MB and it was very limited in space once X was installed.
Run debootstrap and install the system into the image
Code:
sudo debootstrap --verbose --arch armel --foreign squeeze /mnt/squeeze/ http://ftp.debian.org/debian
Unmount the image
Code:
sudo umount /mnt/squeeze/
Install the Image
Create a folder on the Tab, I used /sdcard/debian/ as my storage for my Debian files. Copy your newly created image over into the folder.
Installation will involve the following:
Creating a mount point and mounting the image
Chrooting into the Debian system
Setting some variables
Running the debootstrap installation
Either in a terminal on the device or using adb, do the following to install the system. (The code is commented to better explain how things are working.)
Code:
# Gain root access
su
# Create a mount point and mount the image file into it
# You can substitute any folder instead /data/local/debian/
mkdir /data/local/debian/
mount -o loop,noatime -t ext4 /sdcard/debian/squeeze.img /data/local/debian/
# Chroot into the Debian system
chroot /data/local/debian/ /bin/sh
# Set some required variables
export PATH=$bin:/usr/bin:/usr/sbin:/bin:$PATH
export TERM=linux
export HOME=/
export USER=root
# Set the shell prompt just in case it got overwritten by something else
export PS1='[email protected]$HOSTNAME:${PWD-?} # '
# Run debootstrap
sh /debootstrap/debootstrap --second-stage
# Start a bash shell
/bin/bash
DO NOT EXIT THE SHELL BEFORE MOVING ON TO THE NEXT SECTION
First Boot
Technically the system is running, but if you start to use it you will quickly notice some things just aren't right. There are a few things that I've found that I've needed to do in order to get things running right. You should only need to do these the first time the system is run.
In the Debian shell that is still running on the Tab, do the following
Code:
# This is for working DNS
echo "nameserver 8.8.8.8" > /data/local/debian/etc/resolv.conf
echo "nameserver 8.8.4.4" >> /data/local/debian/etc/resolv.conf
echo "127.0.0.1 localhost" > /data/local/debian/etc/hosts
# Needed to install packages from the repository
echo "deb http://ftp.debian.org/debian/ squeeze main contrib non-free" > /etc/apt/sources.list
echo "deb-src http://ftp.debian.org/debian/ squeeze main contrib non-free" > /etc/apt/sources.list
# Do the initial update of the package repository
apt-get update
Once that is complete return to the Android system by running the exit command
Code:
exit
So that's a fully running system right there. But we haven't addressed starting and shutting down the system.
Here is what a simple boot script would look like to both run and stop the system:
Code:
clear
echo "Mounting Debian Squeeze..."
mount -t ext4 -o loop squeeze.img /mnt/squeeze/
echo "Setting environmental variables..."
export PATH=$bin:/usr/bin:/usr/sbin:/bin:/sbin:$PATH
export TERM=linux
export HOME=/
export USER=root
export PS1='[email protected]:${PWD-?} # '
echo "Mounting devpts/proc/sysfs..."
mount -t devpts devpts /data/local/debian/dev/pts
mount -t proc proc /data/local/debian/proc
mount -t sysfs sysfs /data/local/debian/sys
echo "Chrooting into Debian Squeeze..."
chroot /data/local/debian/ /bin/bash
echo "Unmounting devpts/proc/sysfs..."
umount /data/local/debian/dev/pts
umount /data/local/debian/proc
umount /data/local/debian/sys
echo "Unmounting Debian Squeeze..."
umount /mnt/squeeze/
You will notice that the script also mounts and unmounts additional system filesystems. Also, the script basically pauses right after the chroot command waiting for the process to end, which occurs when you type exit inside of the Debian system. In effect, the script queues up the umount commands for whenever the Debian system is exited.
I use a script similar to that (without the mount/umount because I prefer to do that myself) to start my system. I have it saved to /sdcard/debian/debian and I start the system with the following command:
Code:
su
sh /sdcard/debian/debian
Issues:
The following issues have been encountered:
If the image file is mounted then unmounted, if you try to remount the image again it will error out. (Reboot to solve)
Optional Installation:
Of course the steps above leave you with a working system, but no doubt you will want more functionality.
I've installed TightVNC using the following command:
Code:
apt-get install tightvncserver
To start it:
Code:
vncserver -geometry 1280×752
After that you can connect to it using any VNC software, either local or over the network. If you connect local, be sure to use 127.0.0.1:5901.
Note: This does not install a window manager, if you VNC into the Tab you will get a blank desktop.
I also found that the less command was missing. Turns out the easy fix was to do the following:
Code:
apt-get install less
Finally...
All of this has just been what I've encountered so far today, haven't done much more than set up the system. Please let me know if I'm missing any key parts of the system or if there are any ways that this could be more streamlined.
Hope this helps someone
Thanks man, after rooting my SGT i have been looking for something like this, i'll try it when arrive home.
does touch screen work?
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does touch screen work?
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Dear god man read! It runs as a Virtual Machine on your tablet and you use a VNC client to control it. So yes touchscreen works but it is not a duel boot and is "piggy backing" off android.
So if someone emails you can switch to the email app then back to the vnc app.
You need pills.
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maniac3389, have you tried running lxde instead of gnome to see if it runs any faster?
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does touch screen work?
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Sorry, been a few days since I've been on here. Well, the concept is that you run a VNC server in the Debian system and you "remote" into it via a VNC client on the Honeycomb side.
jamezelle said:
maniac3389, have you tried running lxde instead of gnome to see if it runs any faster?
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Been a bit since I've worked with it, it installed and worked but something was quirky about it. (can't recall what it was)
There are threads on this site and elsewhere showing the steps to boot ubuntu on android phones. Our Ideos X6 comes with a powerful hardware so i believe we can run ubuntu on it. But it seems that the kernel must support loop devices. Can anyone make a custom kernel supporting loop devices.
Or has anyone successful in running Ubuntu on Ideos X6.
Our kernel have support for loop device. Take this little instruction how install ubuntu oneiric, also the same process for debian just write distribution name and correct url in debootstrap.
1. this stage you must complete on your linux pc.
Code:
#debootstrap part on PC
sudo apt-get install debootstrap
sudo dd if=/dev/zero of=ubuntu.img seek=838860800 bs=1 count=1
sudo mke2fs -F ubuntu.img
sudo mkdir ubuntu
sudo mount -o loop ubuntu.img ubuntu/
sudo debootstrap --arch armel --foreign oneiric ubuntu http:/ports.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-ports/
sudo umount ubuntu
sudo rm -r ubuntu
2. push this ubuntu.img to sdcard on your phone.
Code:
adb push ubuntu.img /sdcard/ubuntu.img
3. create this script as ubuntu.sh on your sdcard too
Code:
echo "Setting some stuff up.."
export bin=/system/bin
export img=/mnt/sdcard/ubuntu.img
export mnt=/data/local/ubuntu
export PATH=$bin:/usr/bin:/usr/sbin:/bin:$PATH
export TERM=linux
export HOME=/root
mkdir $mnt
echo "Mounting the Linux Image"
busybox losetup /dev/block/loop7 $img
mount -t ext2 -o noatime,nodiratime /dev/block/loop7 $mnt
mount -t devpts devpts $mnt/dev/pts
mount -t proc proc $mnt/proc
mount -t sysfs sysfs $mnt/sys
echo "Setting Up Networking"
busybox sysctl -w net.ipv4.ip_forward=1
echo "nameserver 8.8.8.8" > $mnt/etc/resolv.conf
echo "nameserver 8.8.4.4" >> $mnt/etc/resolv.conf
echo "127.0.0.1 localhost" > $mnt/etc/hosts
echo "Mounting sdcard in /mnt"
mkdir $mnt/mnt/sdcard
busybox mount --bind /mnt/sdcard/ $mnt/mnt/sdcard
echo "Entering CHROOT "
echo " "
busybox chroot $mnt /bin/bash
echo " "
echo "Shutting down CHROOT"
umount $mnt/mnt/emmc
umount $mnt/mnt/sdcard
busybox sysctl -w net.ipv4.ip_forward=0
umount $mnt/dev/pts
umount $mnt/proc
umount $mnt/sys
umount $mnt
busybox losetup -d /dev/block/loop7
4. So now we connect to device, run superuser permission, and chroot to ubuntu
Code:
sudo adb shell
su
sh /sdcard/ubuntu.sh
5.run continue deboostrap
Code:
/debootstrap/debootsrap --second-stage
6. setup apt
Code:
echo 'deb http:/ports.ubuntu.com/ubuntu-ports/ oneiric main' >/etc/apt/sources.list
apt-get clean
apt-get update
7. add root password
Code:
passwd root
8. exit from ubuntu shell with 'exit' and run it again sh /sdcard/ubuntu.sh from terminal emulator on your device or via adb shell.
So, now ubuntu install successfully on your phone and you may install openssh and vnc server.
P.S. http:/ correct it with two //, I can't push correct link to forum. its denied post urls.
Error
I followed your steps exactly as given and changed / to // in http i am getting the following output when i ran ubuntu.sh. kindly help
# sh ubuntu.sh
Setting some stuff up..
mkdir failed for /data/local/ubuntu, File exists
Mounting the Linux Image
losetup: /dev/block/loop7
mount: Device or resource busy
mount: No such file or directory
mount: No such file or directory
mount: No such file or directory
Setting Up Networking
net.ipv4.ip_forward = 1
ubuntu.sh: cannot create /data/local/ubuntu/etc/resolv.conf: directory nonexistent
ubuntu.sh: cannot create /data/local/ubuntu/etc/resolv.conf: directory nonexistent
ubuntu.sh: cannot create /data/local/ubuntu/etc/hosts: directory nonexistent
Mounting sdcard in /mnt
mkdir failed for /data/local/ubuntu/mnt/sdcard, No such file or directory
mount: mounting /mnt/sdcard/ on /data/local/ubuntu/mnt/sdcard failed: No such file or directory
Entering CHROOT
chroot: can't execute '/bin/bash': No such file or directory
Shutting down CHROOT
failed.
failed.
net.ipv4.ip_forward = 0
failed.
failed.
failed.
failed.
losetup: /dev/block/loop7: Device or resource busy
Possbile what loop7 device already busy on your phone.
ry this command to see it
Code:
busybox losetup
And try manual steps which in script to see which step is failed.
When I type
Code:
#busybox losetup
nothing happens
when i type
Code:
#busybox losetup /dev/block/loop7 /mnt/sdcard/ubuntu.img
losetup: /dev/block/loop7
Code:
#mount -t ext2 -o noatime,nodiratime /dev/block/loop7 /data/local/ubuntu
mount: Device or resource busy
the second line is the outputfrom the command.
Do you phone have block devices in /dev/block/ ?
just checked using root explorer. there are many loop# files in /dev/block folder
You may try with UC kernel, or try with ext3 file system. I suppose what your kernel without support ext2.
i tried with UC v5. It supports ext2,ext3 and ext4. Still getting same error.
Should i convert my android filesystem to ext2,3,0r 4. If yes how to do it?
No, you don't need do converting. Problem with loop device or mount, try to see busybox losetup after mount image to block device, it's must show what image mounted to block device. If it's ok, try different option for mount.
I don't have anymore ideas why it doesn't work.
This scenario successful work on my phone.
Can you tell me what ROM you are using
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Last rom from wellcom (2.3-V318E)
now it works. Installed ubuntu. But i am now unable to install any package. when i try to install tightvncserver i get error message
E: Unable to locate package tightvncserver
actally i am not able to install any package
i have checked the /etc/apt/sourcels.list and it contains the required entry and i also did
apt-get clean
apt-get update
and it updates without any error
You need add another repositories to /etc/sources.list such as universe, multiverse, restricted with the same path.
How to install ubuntu on the Droid 4
Note to mods: this thread is a branch off of this thread
Huge thanks to zacthespack for creating the ubuntu installer app and original boot script and to zeroktal for modifying the script to work on the D4 and helping me get it working on my device.
I decided to take my experience in setting this up and put it into a how-to so that others could enjoy the experience of having ubuntu on the Droid 4. If zackthespac or zeroktal have any problems with me making and putting this guide up, please let me know and I will remove it.
Knowledge Required:
working knowledge of command line
working knowledge of vi
OR the ability to learn how to use both
Tools Required:
A rooted Motorola Droid 4
BusyBox (Android Market)
Terminal Emulator (Android Market)
Android VNC Viewer (Android Market)
Ubuntu Installer App (Android Market)
zeroktal's ubuntud4.zip file (attached to this post and mediafire)
Vi Cheat Sheet (lagmonster.org)
Step by Step:
Install BusyBox, Terminal, and Android VNC Viewer
Install and run Ubunutu Installer App
Follow the on-screen instructions and click next
Download either the Small or Large image to your phone, (use zeroktal's ubuntud4.zip file instead of the boot script provided in the guide) after the image downloads (will take a while because the file is HUGE) click next
For this screen, the instructions differ from the app.
1. With your D4 plugged into your PC in USB Mass Storage, create a directory (folder) called ubuntu in the EXTERNAL sdcard's root*
2. Extract the image you downloaded to that directory
3. Download and extract the attached .sh (ununtud4.zip) to that directory
4. Disconnect your phone from your PC
5. Open terminal and run the following commands:
su [ENTER]
mount -o remount,rw,exec,suid /dev/block/vold/179:1 /mnt/sdcard-ext [ENTER]
cd /mnt/sdcard-ext/ubuntu [ENTER]
sh ubuntud4.sh [ENTER]
960x540 [ENTER]**If you get an error message: ubuntud4.sh: 45: syntax error: end of file unexpected (expecting "then") see troubleshooting section below.killall -TERM Xtightvnc [ENTER]
vncserver :1 -geometry 960x540 [ENTER]**6. Open androidVNC app and enter the following settings:
Nickname: Anything you want
Password: ubuntu
Address: localhost
Port: 5901
Color Format: 24-bit color (4 bpp)
7. Hit connect
8. Hit your menu soft button and then set input mode to touchpad
9. You have ubuntu on your Droid 4!
To "shut down" ubuntu:
press the menu button, select disconnect in VNC
In terminal type this command 3 times (terminal will close itself when you are done):
exit [ENTER]
To "start up" ubuntu again:
Follow steps 5-8 above
Troubleshooting:
If you get the error message: ubuntud4.sh: 45: syntax error: end of file unexpected (expecting "then") you are about to have fun with vi at the command line.
Do the following from inside terminal:
su [ENTER]
cd /mnt/sdcard-ext/ubuntu [ENTER]
vi ubuntud4.sh [ENTER]If you see ^M or ^ at the end of any line (remember to scroll all the way to the right to see the end of long lines) remove it. once you do that, everything should work just fine. (See the Vi Cheat Sheet above for help with Vi)
Note: Vol Up + E is [ESC] by default in this terminal emulator
Notes:
* It does not have to be on the external SD, but if you put it on the internal SD you will have to modify things as needed-- if you dont know what needs to be changed, just put it on the external SD.
** Screen size can be whatever you want it to be, but 960x540 is the size of the D4 screen.
*** This is a fairly involved process... especially when it comes to editing the .sh file in vi things can get very frustrating and hard, but just take your time and you will get it. As always, doing anything with root access on your phone, especially on the command line has risks. I am not responsible if anything goes wrong with your phone... proceed at your own risk!
greekchampion04 said:
Notes:
* It does not have to be on the external SD, but if you put it on the internal SD you will have to modify things as needed-- if you dont know what needs to be changed, just put it on the external SD.
** Screen size can be whatever you want it to be, but 960x540 is the size of the D4 screen.
*** This is a fairly involved process... especially when it comes to editing the .sh file in vi things can get very frustrating and hard, but just take your time and you will get it. As always, doing anything with root access on your phone, especially on the command line has risks. I am not responsible if anything goes wrong with your phone... proceed at your own risk!
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I actually got it up and running on my internal sdcard partition. Pretty much just have to modify the Mount remount command, and a few lines in the script.
Here's the original command
Code:
mount -o remount,rw,exec,suid /dev/block/vold/179:1 /mnt/sdcard-ext
And the modified one
Code:
mount -o remount,rw,exec,suid /dev/block/vold/179:57 /mnt/sdcard
Only things you have to change are the device location(179:57) and mount location(drop the -ext after sdcard)
Now, after that you also have to modify the script a bit. Just go through it, and anywhere that you see sdcard-ext, drop the -ext off the end.
thanks for putting that up for everybody! like i said, if you know what you are doing its not a hard swap to make.
Is anyone else getting just a gray screen when they remote in? What could be causing this?
i had that same problem at first... did you use zeroktal's ubuntud4.zip file? or did you use the ubuntu.sh file included in the app?
I used the sh file included. I did however fix the problem, when mounting at the start i confused vold with void. I did not get the file system mounted properly. This method does work!! however I am currently trying to get bash on my droid to replace sh as the shell. I've checked the forums but have not found anything yet about someone installing bash on the droid 4. With no way for nandroids I feel i should wait before I kill sh.
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If you mod your init.sh in your root directory to the following, your vnc will work on startup without issue. It will also shutdown vnc on exit.
#!/bin/bash
#############################################
# Asks User to screen size and saves as REZ #
#############################################
#echo "Now enter the screen size you want in pixels (e.g. 800x480), followed by [ENTER]:"
#read REZ
##############################################
# Pick which desktop environment to use, this#
# is done by having a xstartup file for each #
# desktop, then renaming the one you want to #
# use to 'xstartup' before boot #
##############################################
echo "Please select which Desktop environment you want to use, type the number to select it then press [ENTER]"
echo "1 - LXDE"
echo "2 - Gnome"
echo "Make your Selection:"
read DESKTOP
if [ $DESKTOP == 1 ]
then
mv /root/.vnc/lxstartup /root/.vnc/xstartup
fi
if [ $DESKTOP == 2 ]
then
mv /root/.vnc/gxstartup /root/.vnc/xstartup
fi
###########################################
# Tidy up previous LXDE and DBUS sessions #
###########################################
rm /tmp/.X* > /dev/null 2>&1
rm /tmp/.X11-unix/X* > /dev/null 2>&1
rm /root/.vnc/localhost* > /dev/null 2>&1
rm /var/run/dbus/pid > /dev/null 2>&1
############################################################
# enable workaround for upstart dependent installs #
# in chroot'd environment. this allows certain packages #
# that use upstart start/stop to not fail on install. #
# this means they will have to be launched manually though #
############################################################
dpkg-divert --local --rename --add /sbin/initctl > /dev/null 2>&1
ln -s /bin/true /sbin/initctl > /dev/null 2>&1
###############################################
# start vnc server with given resolution and #
# DBUS server, (and optionally an SSH server) #
###############################################
dbus-daemon --system --fork > /dev/null 2>&1
/etc/init.d/ssh start
vncserver :1 -geometry 960x540
echo
echo "If you see the message 'New 'X' Desktop is localhost:1' then you are ready to VNC into your ubuntu OS.."
echo
echo "If VNC'ing from a different machine on the same network as the android device use the 1st address below:"
##########################################
# Output IP address of android device #
##########################################
ifconfig | grep "inet addr"
echo
echo "If using androidVNC, change the 'Color Format' setting to 24-bit colour, and once you've VNC'd in, change the 'input mode' to touchpad (in settings)"
echo
echo "To shut down the VNC server and exit the ubuntu environment, just enter 'exit' at this terminal - and WAIT for all shutdown routines to finish!"
echo
###############################################################
# Spawn and interactive shell - this effectively halts script #
# execution until the spawning shell is exited (i.e. you want #
# to shut down vncserver and exit the ubuntu environment) #
###############################################################
/bin/bash -i
#########################################
# Disable upstart workaround and #
# kill VNC server (and optionally SSH) #
# Rename used xstartup to its first file#
#########################################
killall -TERM Xtightvnc
/etc/init.d/ssh stop
Also save the follow lines between ### as remount.sh on your system partition. Then chmod 755 /system/remount.sh. Now you can just run run from a terminal /system/remount.sh and voila it remounts correctly and starts ubuntu(with the above fixes). Im still working on the unmounts.
####### for the internal sd card
mount -o remount,rw,exec,suid /dev/block/vold/179:57 /mnt/sdcard
/mnt/sdcard/ubuntu/ubuntu.sh
######
OR
####### for the external sd card
mount -o remount,rw,exec,suid /dev/block/vold/179:1 /mnt/sdcard-ext
/mnt/sdcard-ext/ubuntu/ubuntu.sh
#######
great stuff!
feel free
Feel free and take, modify, repost or edit anything I touch.
QUESTION:
After I delete all the ^M and ^ what do i do next? I try to hit the command ":x" to exit and save changes but it just creates another line. Also when I press VOL UP + E to escape nothing happens.
PhanTuhC said:
QUESTION:
After I delete all the ^M and ^ what do i do next? I try to hit the command ":x" to exit and save changes but it just creates another line. Also when I press VOL UP + E to escape nothing happens.
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In vi, the command to save and exit is :wq (probably short for write and quit).
remember, read up on the vi quick-reference guide: http://www.lagmonster.org/docs/vi.html
OK I fixed it but now its not letting me connect with androidVNC. All the settings entered is correct but when I try to connect it says:
"VNC connection failed!" localhost/127.0.0.1:5901 - Connection refused"
ok, i've gone thru this a few times (slowly and deliberately) and must be missing something...the directions seem pretty straightforward! here's what i know...
busy/terminal/vnc are all installed
small 2.5gb image is unzipped in /sdcard-ext/ubuntu directory
the attached .sh file from page 1 is in the same directory
i removed all ^M using vi
but when I try sh ubuntud4.sh i get an error...
"mkdir failed for /data/local/mnt/ubun, No such file or directory"
(plus a few other errors)
should the directory be "ubun" or "ubuntu"? am I typing something incorrectly?
copy and paste new script
Copy and paste the new scripts I posted. They will fix your problem. Remember to use the remount script from /system/ the rest will work perfectly if you are root. I'll check back later on your progress.
Ok, well I started from scratch (deleted both .img and .sh files) and it's still not working.
I have all the apps installed (and yes rooted, SU works just fine)
I used Ubuntu Installer app to download the image zip (tried both the large and small img)
I downloaded the .sh file from the first post
The /sdcard-ext/ubuntu/ folder now has two files: "ubuntu.img" and "ubuntud4.sh"
All ^M characters have been removed from .sh file
Still no joy...
Ideas? What am I missing?
In terminal, I can set SU permissions and the mount/cd commands work just fine...it's the last sh command that spits out a bunch of errors about not being able to create/find the directories.
I'm going to format the sdcard and try again...any help is appreciated.
Update: Even after re-formatting the SD and following the steps exactly, no luck!
Did you remember to remount the sdcard with exec and suid permissions?
Andbuntu will work much better than this method. It works on every single phone with modification to the "environmental variables".
http://code.google.com/p/andbuntu/
Follow the directions in the script to make the process much easier than the first post.
instructions:
generate an image with rootstock on an ubuntu computer.
put it on /sdcard/ubuntu/ubuntu.img
run the script on your phone with "sh /path/to/script"
Here is the script. http://andbuntu.googlecode.com/svn/trunk/uboot
Also, run "firstRun" to make things like terminals work properly.
Adamoutler: That didnt work for me. The permissions were incorrect on the mounted partitions.
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How to install chrooted Debian 7.8 on a Chromecast (Debcast?)
English are not my native language but I will try answer any questions
Step 1 – 5 was made on a Debian 7.8 computer (raspbian)
Step 6 – 12 was made in Chromecast shell
1. Install debootstrap
Code:
su
apt-get install debootstrap
2. Download mini-installation for armhf with debootstrap, this will take a while.
Code:
debootstrap --arch=armhf --variant=minbase --foreign wheezy debian http://http.debian.net/debian
3. Tar the downloaded
Code:
tar -cvf debian.tar debian/
4. Send debian.tar to CC,data dir is writable
Code:
cat debian.tar | ssh [email protected][chromecast-ip] 'cat > /data/debian.tar'
5. ssh to chromecast
Code:
ssh [email protected](chromecast-ip)
6. Untar
Code:
cd /data
tar -xvf debian.tar
7. Create a start file for Chroot
Code:
vi /data/chroot.sh
#!/bin/sh
# Fix all PATH for Debian
export ROOT=/data/debian
export PATH=/usr/local/sbin:/usr/local/bin:/usr/sbin:/usr/bin:/sbin:/bin:$PATH
export HOME=/root
# remount /data. Got an error first time I loged into chroot. remount is a fix for this
# not sure if we need to do this every reboot
echo "Remounting /data"
mount -o remount,defaults /data
# Mount dev for Debian if needed
mountpoint $ROOT/dev –q
if [ ! $? -eq 0 ] ; then
echo "Mounting dev"
mount -o bind /dev $ROOT/dev
fi
# Mount pts for Debian if needed
# It's a fix for direct ssh login to chroot
mountpoint $ROOT/dev/pts –q
if [ ! $? -eq 0 ]; then
echo "Mounting ptst"
chroot $ROOT /bin/mount -t devpts -o OPTIONS devpts /dev/pts
fi
# Mount proc for Debian if needed
mountpoint $ROOT/proc –q
if [ ! $? -eq 0 ]; then
echo "Mounting proc"
mount -o bind /proc $ROOT/proc
fi
# Mount proc for Debian if needed
mountpoint $ROOT/sys –q
if [ ! $? -eq 0 ]; then
echo "Mounting sys"
mount -o bind /sys $ROOT/sys
fi
# start chroot
chroot $ROOT /bin/bash -l
8. run chroot.sh and continue with the installation, this will take a while
Code:
chmod +x chroot.sh
./chroot.sh
debootstrap/debootstrap --second-stage
9. We now got a working minimal chroot jail, almost no programs are installed, before we can install anything we need to update sources.list and add some repositories. Use http://debgen.simplylinux.ch/ to create a sources.list. I use debian mirrors for Sweden.
Code:
echo ”deb http://ftp.se.debian.org/debian stable main” > /etc/apt/sources.list
echo ”deb http://security.debian.org/ wheezy/updates main” >> /etc/apt/sources.list
apt-get update
10. Install vim and ssh
Code:
apt-get install vim ssh
11. change port from 22 to 2222 and restart ssh
Code:
vi /etc/ssh/sshd_config
/etc/init.d/ssh restart
12. Set a password
Code:
passwd
OPTIONAL
1. Install desctop and vnc server, this will take a while and our installation will rise with 400-450M (mine using about 800M total), we only got 1.1G total to play with so be carefull which program you install. A fix to this would be to create a Yaffs2 image for loop mount and then store it on a USB drive.
Code:
apt-get install xfce4 tightvncserver
2. Create a loginpassword to vnc, and choose if you need a guest login
Code:
tightvncserver
3. Start vnc server, 800x600 res.
Code:
vncserver :0 -geometry 800x600 -depth 24
4. Log into chromecast, I used a standalone RealVNC in windows and [chromecast-ip]:0 to login
5. More info at http://elinux.org/RPi_VNC_Server
INFO
- To exit root jail, just type exit
- If you started sshd in root jail you can connect to it with ssh on port 2222.
- No need to start chroot to load a program in chroot, you can start it from outside
Code:
chroot with chroot /data/debian /etc/init.d/ssh start
- you can also kill program from outside, run ps to find out ID and use kill [id]
- Chromecast does support loop mount, but not very many filesystems
o To mount a supported filesystem use
Code:
mount myImage.img /mnt/myImage –o loop=/dev/block/loop0
o does not support ext, ext2, ext3 or ext4
o Does support yaffs2, vfat…
o supported filetypes can be found in cat /proc/filesystems
o yaffs2utils can be compiled in debian (on CC), this program can make same filesystem type as /data, and this file can be loop mounted
o Install git, gcc and make. Then git clone https://github.com/justsoso8/yaffs2utils
Errors:
- stdin is not a tty. Run inside chroot jail:
Code:
/bin/mount -t devpts -o OPTIONS devpts /dev/pts
or outside chroot run
Code:
chroot /data/debian /bin/mount -t devpts -o OPTIONS devpts /dev/pts
. Then try to connect to port 2222 again.
- do this: mount -t proc proc /proc.
Run (outside chroot)
Code:
mount -t proc /proc /data/debian/proc
- Chroot and vi can be found in busybox (busybox chroot, busybox vi) you can create a symlink to it.
Code:
mkdir /data/bin & cd /data/bin
ln /bin/busybox –s vi
ln /bin/busybox –s chroot
export PATH=/data/bin:$PATH
o If you need Busybox it can be downloaded from: http://www.busybox.net/downloads/binaries/latest/busybox-armv7l
TODO:
- Autostart chroot on boot
- Does anyone know how to view shell via HDMI?
- Can keyboards and mouse be connected via a USB hub so we can use CC as a minimal computer?
LINKS:
http://www.hjackson.org/blog/archives/2008/10/18/ssh-stdin-is-not-a-tty
https://wiki.debian.org/ChrootOnAndroid
http://www.cyberciti.biz/faq/how-do-i-compress-a-whole-linux-or-unix-directory/
http://elinux.org/RPi_VNC_Server
http://debgen.simplylinux.ch/
https://bitbucket.org/inkubux/cubox-i/wiki/Plex Wheezy
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/BasicChroot
https://github.com/justsoso8/yaffs2utils
http://www.busybox.net/downloads/binaries/latest/busybox-armv7l
Screenshot:
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How are you using a mouse and keyboard, powered otg
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it's a minimum installation of Debian, but I guess you can install xfce and use X-forwarding with sshd. They got it working on a transcend wifi sd-card so it can be made, not sure how fast it will run.
http://dmitry.gr/index.php?r=05.Projects&proj=15. Transcend WiFiSD
Cool
Ok, I tried X-forwarding, it's not a GUI, it's more like you run a program from a host, and "stream" it to some other computer using a client program and ssh.
Also installed xcfe-desctop and tightvncserver. No problem connecting to chromecast and run programs in vnc.
Is it possible to post a little 'how to' and some screenshots?
sure, give me a few days =)
Pietplezier said:
Is it possible to post a little 'how to' and some screenshots?
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First post is updated with new information
Mape0661 said:
sure, give me a few days =)
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Screenshots looks wicked!
Pietplezier said:
Screenshots looks wicked!
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Thanks! It worked better then I thought it would, it's working like a small computer.
I have tryed to view shell over HDMI, would be fun, but I haven't got it to work yet, only crashed the chromecast.